HeyRuaHow to say “dependence” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleithiúnas
- English:
- dependence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEH-hoo-nus” /ˈclʲɛhuːn̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cleithiúnais, an chleithiúnais (e.g. leibhéal an chleithiúnais, the level of dependence)
What does “cleithiúnas” mean?
- dependence
- The state of relying on someone else for support, especially financial support.Also: dependency, reliance, being dependent.
Other Irish words for dependence: brath (dependence), brath (reliance), spleáchas (dependence), tuilleamaí (dependence)
“Cleithiúnas” with the article
Here is cleithiúnas after the article (an t-alt).
“Cleithiúnas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleithiúnas, the Irish word for dependence.
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Dependence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependence?
The Irish for dependence is cleithiúnas (pronounced “KLEH-hoo-nus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cleithiúnas in Irish?
Cleithiúnas is said like “KLEH-hoo-nus” (IPA /ˈclʲɛhuːn̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does cleithiúnas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cleithiúnas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cleithiúnas change to chleithiúnas or gcleithiúnas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleithiúnas becomes mo chleithiúnas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleithiúnas (eclipsis).
How do I say someone is dependent on another person?
Use the idiom 'i gcleithiúnas ar', with a possessive: 'Tá sí ina cleithiúnas ar a máthair' means she is dependent on her mother.
What is the difference between cleithiúnas and spleáchas?
Both mean dependence; 'cleithiúnas' is often used of people supported by others, while 'spleáchas' is common in political or general senses, as in 'neamhspleáchas' (independence).
